TELEGRAMS.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 42, 18 July 1874, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(Per Anglo-Australian Press Telegragih Agency.) LATEST FROM EUROPE Hokitika, July 17. The Claud Hamilton arrived from Melbourne on Friday, July 10th. London, July 2. Uneasiness is felt concerning the safety of the Atlantic cable steamer Faraday, recently launched, but the reported loss is contradicted. In the House of Commons, Mr Dixon’s Bill enforcing the universal establishment of school boards and compelling attendance at school was rejected by 320 to 156. In the debate on Mr Butt’s motion for an Irish Parliament, Mr Disraeli demonstrated the impossibility of Home rule. The O’Donoghue and Mr Lowe also opposed the motion, which was negatived by 458 to 61. The ironmasters of South Wales have given notice of a further reduction of wages. July 4. Earl Derby stated that England will acquiesce in holding a conference of European powers at Brussels on certain conditions. One is the exclusion of discussions on international law as governing the relations of belligerents, especially in maritime warfare. Britain declines vague, new engagements. The British delegate will not be Plenipotentiary, but will merely watch the proceedings. Mr Plimsoll’s Commission deprecates extension of official surveys or Legislative regulations. but argues for the preservation of full responsibility of ship-owners, masters, and crews, by invigorating the marine department, and improving the system of investigation by casualties. The commissioners condemn the existing system of marine insurance and recommend its complete revision. A deputation, introduced by Earl Bclmore, waited on Earl Carnarvon yesterday, urging the annexation of Fiji. His Lordship stated that the subject was receiving the special consideration of the Government. James Gordon Bennett, junr, of the "New York Herald,” and the proprietors of the “ Daily Telegraph, ” have arranged to send Mr Stanley on a new African expedition. Obituary—M. Goulard, ex-Minister of the Interior and Finance. Wheat is firm; Adelaide, 64s to 65s per 4961b5. Adelaide flour, 45s to 475. London, July 6. The Atlantic cable steamer Faraday is reported safe. The Australian mails via California have been delivered. Those via Brindisi are expected on the 10th. London, July 7. Mr Gladstone made his first appearance in the House of Commons since Whitsuntide, on the occasion of the debate on the Scotch Patronage Bill, which he opposed. The debate was adjourned. Obituary.—Earl Dalhousie. Paris, July 4. The following is Chambord’s manifesto ■ “France needs royalty. Birth made me your king. It is my wish to make a supreme effort to overthrow the barrier of prejudice separating us. I repudiate absolutism. Legitimist monarchy is Pmitcd monarchy, with two chambers examining questions submitted them. I reject the modern Parliamentary system, and desire the strong reparative power of monarchy, which alone will secure strong alliances.” The manifesto omits all allusion to the flag. The French press consider Chambord’s manifesto renders his restoration finally impossible, and remark upon all omission of reference to the white flag. The “Union,” which first published the manifesto, is suspended for a fortnight. The Legitimists intend to introduce a motion in the Assembly on the subject. [Reuter’s Special Telegrams.] Paris, July 8. In the Assembly the debate on the motion introduced by the Legitimists against MacMahon’s proclamation of a Septennate was brought to a conclusion. The Left abstained from voting. The Legitimists were in a minority. Members of the Left expressed regret at the suspension of the union with the Legitimists, but felt it their duty not to vote. The motion was rejected by 379 to 80. Subsequently a motion in favor of the reproclamatiou of MacMahon’s powers was submitted, and supported by the Government, but was rejected by 369 votes to 331. Ultimately it was resolved to pass on to the orders of the day. On division the votes were 339 to 315. The Ministers at once tendered their resignations to the President. MacMahon peremptorily refused to accept them, and sent a resolute message to the Assembly declining seven years power irrevocably, and declaring that the Assembly by voting it enchained its own sovereignty. He demands immediate organisation of the powers entrusted to him, because he regards it as his imperative duty to ensure tranquility and security of the country. The Assembly refused to vote and urged a motion in favor of dissolution. Paris, July 9. The suspension of the “Union,” for publishing Chambord’s manifesto, led to serious crisis. The object of the Legitimist motion on the subject in the Assembly was to overthrow the Ministry. Galle. July 8. The Pera left for Australia on the 3rd. Singapore, July 9. The Nubia from Australia arrived at Galle on July 7th. COMMERCIAL, London, July 6. Hemp is dull. Sales of New Zealand, middling to good, £l7 to £2O. Private telegrams received from London say that wool is selling privately at a penny advance on the last auction sales. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne. Business in Parliament has been unimportant. The Assembly only sat two days during the last fortnight. Owing to the illness of the Chief Secretary the House decided not to proceed with the Constitution Bill, and on Wednesday last an adjournment made, owing to the death of Mr Pope, member for Grenville. The Chief Secretary had a severe attack of pleurisy, but is now recovering. The Local Government Amendment Bill introduced does away with the main road subsidies, and establishes a system of endowments. The question of

payment of members is to be again submitted. On the question of going into committee upon it, the majority of the Assembly was in favor of it.

The railway revenue for the past year ending June was £860,000, being £IOO,OOO over the estimate. Two of the new light lines of railway were opened this week without ceremony.

Mr McLean, New Zealand Native Minister, occupied a seat on the floor of the Assembly on Tuesday night. The Rifle Association has telegraphed to England to ascertain what inducement, and what matches are open for a team from all the colonies ; twenty men to visit England ; New Zealand has been asked to join. The portrait of the late Mr J. P. Fawkner is to be painted for the public library out of the proceeds of the public subscriptions. A boy named Gallaghly has been cut to pieces on the Suburban Railway. He was passing a level crossing at dark. A fire at Dudgeon and ArneU’s tobacco factory has caused a loss of £IO,OOO. It was insured—the building for £2500, and machinery and stock for £7lO. Melbourne is to be constituted ConsulateGeneral of United Italy. R, O. McCoy, late principal of the Ballarat Presbyterian College, committed suicide by cutting his throat yesterday. The firm of J. and R. Callaghan, boot importers, had certain goods forfeited, as false entries had been passed at the Customs concerning them. The Pera left Galle with the mails three days before the contract time. She is expected here on Saturday, 25th July. Blondin is expected here after visiting Sydney. There have been heavy gales during the last few days. No casualties of importance are reported. Melbourne, July 11. Mr Bverard, member of Council for Collingwood, is insolvent with liabilities of £5400. Nichol Breen, warden at the Sandhurst gaol, committed suicide by poison. £SOOO are required to send a rifle team to Europe. Betting is dull, Ncredah and Llama are the favorites for the Derby. The Lutheran Church at Smythesdale was blown down in a gale. The lines of railway to Maryborough and Creswick are opened, Melbourne constituted Consulate-General of United States. The railway receipts for the year are £85,000 being £20,000 in excess of estimates. Tenders for the Gippsland railway will be called for in three months. Teas in fair request. Maize, 4s 7d, . Sydney. It is stated that Gardiner was recognised aboard the Californian steamer. On Saturday a case of small-pox was reported aboard the Government steamer Ajax. At Newcastle shipowners resolved to petition the Home Government to amend the Polynesian Labor Act, as it is ruinous to legitimate trade. The Bishop of Sydney has proceeded to Brisbane on an official visit. Brisbane. Four Bills have been passed increasing the salaries of the Governor and Ministers, but the House negatived the increase of the salaries of the President and Speaker. Adelaide. Mr Bundey has accepted office as Minister of Justice and Education. A privilege dispute exists between the two Houses, owing to the Conncil inserting an amendment in a money Bill. The revenue for the half-year exceeds half a million. A number of coolies are cn route from Singapore for the Northern Territory. Seven thousand sheep are condemned as diseased with fluke. One hundred and fifty men have been discharged from Wallaroo mines. It is reported that a similar number will follow them. The men express a determination to immigrate. It has been resolved to construct a railway from the Murray River to Adelaide. The exports of breadstuffs to date amount to 63000 tons. Wheat, 5s 6Jd to 5s 6d. Newcastle. A private telegram from China reports that four million pounds of tea were shipped to date. SHIPPING. Melbourne. Arrived—June 30th, Alice Maud from Greymouth ; Lady Franklin from Hokianga. Sailed—July 3rd, Mera for Oamaru ; 10th, Prosperity for Hokitika, Sydney. Sailed —Novelty for Auckland. Adelaide. Sailed—3rd, Wodonga for New Zealand. Newcastle. Arrived—29th, Durham from Dunedin ; 30th, Trevelyan, Emily, from Dunedin ; 3rd, Auriga from Lyttelton. Sailed —Ist, Iris for Lyttelton ; 6th, Isabella transport for Auckland. COMMERCIAL. Melbourne. The markets are very dull. Very few transactions of any importance. Teas are in fair trade request. A private London telegram reports sardines have risen 15 per cent. Liquids are dull. Oats are offering more freely at 5s 3d to 5s 4d. Large sales of candles are made at 9d in bond. Kerosene is freely dealt in at a slight advance. Breadstuffs are very dull. Breadstuffs very dull in Melbourne. INTERPROYINCIAL. Auckland, July 14th. William Bartley, barrister, a son of Mr Bartley, formerly Speaker to the Legislative Council, shot himself, the supposed cause being low spirits from expectation of another attiick of asthma, under which he suffered greatly. Arrived —The Countess of Kintore, from London ; 92 days out, all well, Auckland, July 15. The Novelty, barque, arrived from Sydney, bringing the Torres’ Straits mail. Mr Coleman Dixon’s Education Bill for establishing school boards throughout the United Kingdom, making attendance compulsory, was rejected by 320 to 156. It is estimated that 1200 tons of wheat will bo required before the next Victorian harvest. Auckland, July 16th. At the nomimation of a member for Waitemata, Messrs Vonderhyde, T. S. McFarlane, Rees, and Slouey were proposed. Stoney afterwards retired, Mr Rees made a bitter

attack upon Mr M‘Parianc with reference to a handbill which the latter admitted having circulated regarding Eees. One of the most exciting scenes ever witnessed at an Auckland meeting then ensued. Rees continued a slashing attack on M'Parland, and the latter threatened to strike him, A breach of the peace was feared, but was avoided. The show of hands was for Vonderhyde 26 ; Rees, 23 ; M'Farlane, 7. A poll was demanded. Stoldship, timber merchant, in conjunction with Mcllroy, of Canterbury, has purchased the barque Hokitiki, of Wanganui. A stud company has been formed with a capital of fifteen thousand pounds. Negotiations are pending for the purchase of Walker’s thoroughbred mares. Auckland. July 17. The Hero has arrived. She left Sydney on the 11th July. New Plymouth, July 18.

The steamer Paterson grounded on the North Spit on Monday. She shifted about 200 yards further towards the bar on Tuesday. Yesterday she was lying across the channel of the Waitara river with the water washing over her deck. A great deal of the cargo was got out before she drifted into the stream. The owners abandoned her to the underwriters to-day. In re Paterson, the fresh has gone down in heighth, and strength. The furniture is all landed, and they arc now landing deck cargo. The water is down three feet below the main deck. The tides will now take off rapidly. The damage to her bottom is surmised to be serious. She shows no signs of weakness. The p.s. Paterson was insured against total loss, in the following offices—South British, £2OOO ; New Zealand, £ISOO ; Victorian, £IOOO ; National, £SOO, Total, £SOOO. Her value was £13,500. The Eliza Mary is a total wreck on the South Spit. She will be sold by auction today. Grahamstown. A petition has been prepared signed by nearly all the engineers and engine drivers, praying the House of Representatives to insert a clause in the Bill for the prevention of mining and boiler accidents, limiting the hours of labor for drivers to eight hours. It states that such a clause is actually necessary to prevent accidents occurring through the fatigue and exhaustion of drivers from long hours, there being twelve hour shifts in many batteries.